Putin Call-In Show: Russian President Talks Panama Papers, Syria, Economy
The Russian president was answering questions from Russian citizens — about 2.5 million questions were submitted — during an annual call-in show Thursday.
South China Sea Controversy: US Fires Missiles During War Games With Philippines
The drills were performed by 5,500 U.S. and Philippine soldiers amid a growing territorial dispute, and China’s assertiveness, in the region.
Panama Papers: No Evidence Against Mossack Fonseca Over Wrongdoing, Prosecutor Says As Officials Seize Law Firm’s Digital Files
Panamanian officials seized various digital files in a recent 27-hour raid at Mossack Fonseca’s offices.
Twitter Back Online After Partial Disruption, Users Take To Facebook To Discuss Microblogging Site’s Outage
The microblogging site suffered intermittent outage mostly in the U.S. and Australia.
Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Plan To Renew Wedding Vows Amid Divorce Rumors, Couple ‘Madly In Love’: Report
The couple, who will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary in June, are battling divorce rumors.
Russia’s Gazprom Settles Pricing Dispute With 6 Turkish Companies, To Resume Full Supply
Russia’s Gazprom is set to resume full supply to the gas companies with a newly agreed upon price reduction in place, according to reports.
Kendall Jenner ‘Still Likes’ Harry Styles, But ‘Playing Hard To Get,’ Report Says, Amid Jenner’s Dating Rumors With Jordan Clarkson
The Victoria’s Secret model and the One Direction star had reportedly ended their brief romance after the singer was not ready to be in a “committed relationship.”
THAAD In Korean Peninsula: Russia, China Concerned Over Possible US Missile System Deployment, Lavrov Says
South Korea and the United States are in talks to install the missile system in the Korean Peninsula to counter threats from North Korea.
South China Sea Controversy: China Deploys Fighter Jets, Radar System To Woody Island, Report Says
China has also deployed a YJ-62 subsonic anti-ship cruise missile on Woody Island in the South China Sea.
Is George Clooney Planning To Get Plastic Surgery? Report About Actor’s ‘Turkey Neck’ Complaints Debunked
George Clooney has been complaining to wife Amal about wrinkles on his neck and plans to undergo surgery, according to a report.
North Korea Apes Abraham Lincoln, Criticizes Obama In A Letter Saying It Will Stay Strong Despite Sanctions
Pyongyang published a letter aping the late American president, invoking the Emancipation Proclamation and the famous Gettysburg Address.
Ashton Carter In India: Washington, New Delhi Announce Plans To Share Military Logistics
India reportedly delayed the agreement over concerns that it could turn into a military alliance with the U.S., undermining its traditional autonomy.
Kollam Fire Update: 7 Puttingal Temple Board Members Surrender Over Fireworks Incident That Killed At Least 116 In Kerala, India
A deadly fire at a southern Indian temple Sunday claimed lives of at least 116 people, after an illegal fireworks display went awry during a religious festival.
Panama Papers Update: Investigators Visit Mossack Fonseca’s Office Over Computer Hack Allegations
The Panamanian law firm called itself a victim of a campaign against privacy after the leak of over 11.5 million documents exposed several offshore accounts of notable individuals and companies.
Are Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Divorcing After 10 Years Of Marriage? Rumor Debunked
The divorce rumor began swirling in late 2015 after the actress was absent from Urban’s father’s funeral in December.
Katie Holmes Spotted In ‘Good Spirits’ Amid Pregnancy, Marriage Rumors With Jamie Foxx
The 37-year-old actress was spotted running errands amid marriage rumors with Jamie Foxx.
John Kerry In Hiroshima: US Ready To ‘Ratchet Up’ Pressure On North Korea Over Nuclear Activities
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made the comments in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, which was devastated by an atomic bomb.
US, South Korea Begin Joint Naval Exercises Along Southern Coast Of Korean Peninsula
The joint drill comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea threatening to carry out more nuclear tests.
Kollam Temple Fire: Kerala Police Detain 5 Over Fireworks Incident That Killed At Least 110 People In Indian State
Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala also filed a case against the fireworks contractor in connection with the incident that left at least 110 people dead.
Chris Brown Takes On Tinashe For Slamming Him Over Remarks On Kehlani’s Suicide Attempt
The R&B singer had stopped following Chirs Brown on social media after he told Kehlani to “stop flexing for the Gram” following her suicide attempt.
Brad Pitt’s Flirting With Co-Star Marion Cotillard Makes Wife Angelina Jolie Furious? Actress ‘Walking Out’ On Pitt Rumor Debunked
Angelina Jolie “walked out” on her husband because of his flirting with his “Five Seconds Of Silence” co-star, according to a report, which was debunked.
South China Sea Controversy: Did White House ‘Muzzle’ US Military Over Disputed Region Row? Obama Administration Rejects Claims
A media report earlier said that national security adviser Susan Rice decided to “muzzle” senior U.S. military officials discussing the disputed region.
Panama Papers Update: Iceland’s Coalition Government To Face No-Confidence Motion Debate In Parliament
The country’s government is facing widespread criticism following the massive leak, which forced Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson to quit as the prime minister.
Panama Papers Update: Mossack Fonseca Co-Founder Jürgen Mossack Quits Government Council; EU Threatens Sanctions Against Panama
Jürgen Mossack resigned this week from the honorary, unpaid post on the National Council of Foreign Relations — an informal advisory board.
Is Tom Cruise Moving Into Scientology Headquarters In UK? Report Surfaces Amid Ex-Wife Katie Holmes’ Dating Rumors With Jamie Foxx
The alleged move comes amid rumors that his ex-wife Katie Holmes is dating Jamie Foxx.
Selena Gomez ‘Furious’ With Justin Bieber For Bringing In Hailey Baldwin At iHeartRadio Awards: Report
The two were reported to have rekindled romance after the “Hands To Myself” singer was spotted at the Canadian singer’s concert in Los Angeles last month.
South China Sea Controversy: Indonesia To Deploy Oerlikon Skyshield Air Defense System In Natuna Islands
The report comes after the Indonesian defense minister said last week the country will send F-16 fighter jets to the islands to protect against “thieves.”
Malaysia 1MDB Scandal: US Fed Says Goldman Sachs Risked Reputation
U.S. investigators are probing whether the investment bank misled bondholders when it sold securities issued by the Malaysian state-run fund.
Panama Papers: Panamanian Government To Set Up Team To Fortify Transparency, Law Firm’s Co-Founder Jürgen Mossack Reacts Sharply To Leak
Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela called the massive leak a “media attack” by wealthy countries.
Justin Bieber Blames Taylor Swift For Problems With Ex-Girlfriend Selena Gomez, Report Says
The Canadian singer and the “Hands To Myself” singer were reported to have rekindled their romance after she was spotted attending his Los Angeles concert last month.